On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala meets up with director Ami Canaan Mann to talk about lenses. Ami shares with Gala her love for photography, the importance of both a physical lens and a metaphorical lens, and how her life inspires her work -- but first, a question about the most important lesson her father, Michael Mann, taught her.

Ami's newest movie, Audrey's Children, is in theaters March 28th.

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala visits Dr. Peter Weller to chat about his life as an eternal student. Dr. Peter shares with Gala the lessons he learned from his mother, how being humble changed his perspective on everything, and exactly what it is about the Renaissance that he loves -- but first, a question about the trumpet.

Dr. Peter Weller's latest book, Leon Battista Alberti in Exile is available now for preorder.

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala meets up with filmmaking duo Dan Berk & Bobby Olsen to talk about creative partnerships. Dan & Bobby share with Gala how they met by chance (or fate!) at NYU, the way they split their responsibilities on set, and how they keep their partnership alive. Before they get into the conversation, Gala has a question about what movies got them interested in filmmaking.

Their newest feature, Novocaine, is in theaters starting March 14th.

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out Los Angeles native Casey Longstreet to talk about her diagnosis of breast cancer. At only 26 years old, Casey has been sharing her journey with the diagnosis over on Instagram. Casey shares with Gala invaluable knowledge about the P53 gene and a raw and honest discussion about the ups and downs of her diagnosis. Before the girls get into it, Gala has a question for Casey about her favorite movie.

This episode was recorded shortly before the Palisades Fire. Casey's family home was unfortunately lost in the disaster, but I've been fortunate to hear many stories about that home from Casey -- and it just proves the importance of sharing family memories with others, because you don't know who you may inspire or touch through them.

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with filmmaker Zalman Band to talk about the making of his debut feature Subscriber. Zalman shares with Gala what it was like growing up in the business, what it was like being the director on set, and a little bit about his movie -- but first, a question about the knowledge his father, Charlie Band, emparted upon him.

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with actor and vegan chef Ayinde Howell to talk about conspiracy theories. Ayinde shares with Gala which theories he's been researching, how TikTok reminds him of the good old days of the internet, and the secrets behind wifi. Before he get into it, Gala has a question about growing up as a vegan.

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with actress Barbara Crampton to talk about movies that "go there". Barbara starts out the conversation by sharing with Gala some of the movies she's seen recently that fit into this genre before the two talk about Barbara's own roles. If they had been today, would people have been as shocked? Before the girls get into it, Gala has a question about where Barbara feels most at peace.

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with filmmaker Josh Ruben to discuss life after the Eaton Fire. Josh shares with Gala how the fire impacted his family, what draws him to a movie, and what Los Angeles means to him — but first, a question about the movie that inspired him to make films.

Josh's newest movie, Heart Eyes, is in theaters starting February 7th.

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with filmmaker Drew Hancock to talk about his experiences with imposter syndrome. Drew shares with Gala the path that led him to become a filmmaker and explains to her how his new film Companion was a way for him to explore his own battles with impster syndrome — but first, a question about his favorite movie.

Each month this season, Gala features a returning guest on the mic. For the month of January, Steven Meiers Dominguez aka Toastycakes (S1E11) comes back to defend the CRT. Steven explains to Gala the importance of stumbling upon media, why the internet is rotting our brains, and tender moments with his grandmother — but first, a question about his dream film stock.